Luminex Names New President and CEO

Mr. Balthrop was named president and CEO in 2004 (see IBO 8/15/14). The transition comes at a time when the company is preparing to launch its low-throughput ARIES platform for IVD and laboratory-developed–test assays.

Austin, Texas 10/15/14—Luminex has announced the retirement of President and CEO Patrick J. Balthrop. The company named Nachum “Homi” Shamir as the new president and CEO. Most recently, he served as president and CEO of Given Imaging. “Mr. Shamir brings a proven track record of global leadership and results,” stated Board Chairman Wally Loewenbaum. Mr. Balthrop will continue as a consultant to the Board and Mr. Shamir through April 15, 2015. Mr. Shamir is expected to be invited to join the Board.

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